The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 33,000

€ 21,800

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 3.2 is 7.9 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
Audi A3 3.2
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
55.9
69.5
77
58.1
68.5
77.4
69.5 in
Width
68.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
101.5
165.9
103.1
173.8
165.9 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.79 %

General
Audi A3 3.2
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
8P
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.8 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
28.8 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
355 mi
Range
239 mi
Audi A3 3.2
355 mi
239 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
198.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
160.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
198.9 kWh
160.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft